Subtract 75/42 from 50/56
1st number: 50/56, 2nd number: 1 33/42
50/56 - 75/42 is -25/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
75/42 = 75 × 4/42 × 4 = 300/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/168 - 300/168 = 150 - 300/168 = -150/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/28
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